Pontiac Firebird (1970 – 1978) vs Dodge Challenger (1969 – 1974): specs compared
The Dodge Challenger is the more powerful of the two, with up to 425 hp against 340 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,415 kg against 1,450 kg.
| Specification |
Pontiac
Firebird
1970 – 1978
|
Dodge
Challenger
1969 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1978 | 1969 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 19 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 111 – 340 hp | 106 – 431 hp |
| Torque | 251 – 563 Nm | 244 – 664 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | 161 – 201 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 13.2 – 27.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,867 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,864 – 1,869 mm | 1,933 mm |
| Height | 1,275 – 1,280 mm | 1,293 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,794 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,450 – 1,676 kg | 1,415 – 1,660 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.